Again - his point totals are inflated due to MacKinnon and Drouin but he's a big part of not just Halifax's offense but their overall success. He would still be putting up points without them, though not as many. He's their #1 d-man and he plays like it.

That's nice to hear but I'm still skeptical considering he's 20 yrs old and playing with two top-5 picks. (While skating in front of the top ranked NA goaltender by NHL Central Scouting!)

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Originally Posted by Craig Fischer

Early on in the season I'd say he was, but since he's been back (on my phone right now so I can't check in detail) but I'd think most of his points (at least in recent memory) have come without the big 2 even on the ice.

He's not an elite level prospect, but he's got the skillset, and physical build to be an NHL player if he continues to work hard. I'm a fan of his.

Hmm. Hopefully he proves me wrong.

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Originally Posted by TheJuxtaposer

Either way, there's only one solution to this issue: Draft Mackinnon and Drouin.

Yes. Let's hope they're all great friends so we'll have a chance to sign them.

I've been a fan of Freddie Hamilton for quite a while now but I love reading (hearing) hearing this kind of stuff from young players.

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When I watch NHL games, I like to follow around a particular player that I would like to play like to see what he does in certain situations. This includes the decisions he makes and some of the skills he uses. There are a lot of little things you can learn from watching the top players. For example, last week I saw one of the top centers in the NHL line up for a face-off in a different way and I have been practicing that so that I can try it in a game.